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The snagboat Macon docks at <strong>the</strong> New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam on June 26, 1937. [STAFF]<br />
The $2 million New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam was dedicated June 26, 1937, Maj. General<br />
Thomas Q. Ashburn predicted a “very pleasant future <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> Savannah River and its surrounding<br />
territory.” Guests and dignitaries arrive on <strong>the</strong> steamboat Wiley L. Moore at <strong>the</strong> New Savannah<br />
Bluff Lock and Dam <strong>for</strong> its dedication ceremony.<br />
Hundreds of people stood along <strong>the</strong> river<br />
levee and cheered as <strong>the</strong> procession<br />
from <strong>the</strong> wharf near <strong>the</strong> 5th Street<br />
Bridge meandered toward <strong>the</strong> new Lock<br />
and Dam.<br />
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